DroneDeploy Aerial
7.1#1 in drone analytics softwareFrom $1,908 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Propeller Platform
7.0#3 in drone analytics softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | DroneDeploy Aerial | Propeller Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Sydney, Australia |
| Integrations | The product page names Esri ArcGIS, Procore and Autodesk integrations, plus 40+ other marketplace platforms and an open API. | Listed connected integrations include HCSS, Trimble Connect and Trimble Business Center, OneDrive, and Procore; supported workflows include Autodesk, ArcGIS, QGIS, Carlson, Agtek, and Topcon. |
| Purpose | DroneDeploy Aerial lets teams fly drones, capture site data and turn it into automated insights. | Propeller is drone mapping software that brings plans, field data, machines, and people together on one map for worksite management. |
| Security | The product page states data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2+ and at rest with AES-256, and reports SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 certification and ISO 27001 compliance. | Propeller states that it maintains SOC 2 Type 2 compliance with annual external audits and encrypts data in transit using at least TLS 1.2 and at rest using AES-256. |
| Support | The Flight & Analysis plan includes email and live chat support; Ag Lite lists email-based support. | Propeller advertises 24/7 expert support, guided onboarding and training, and phone, email, or in-platform support. |
| Trial | New users can start a 14-day trial without a credit card. | The free trial provides 14 days of access to a user's own data in Propeller; access to demo sites continues while the account is maintained, and the trial does not include processing. |
DroneDeploy Aerial plans
- Ag Lite Plan$1,908 a year
- Flight & Analysis Plan$4,188 a year
- Advanced Flight & Analysis PlanPriced on request
- DroneDeploy AerialPriced on request
Propeller Platform plans
- Scale Platform Plan—
- Standard Platform Plan—
Pick DroneDeploy Aerial if…
DroneDeploy Aerial is aimed at project managers, site supervisors, survey professionals, and operations teams in construction, mining, oil and gas, solar, agriculture, and infrastructure. It suits teams needing drone mapping, inspections, or design comparisons.
Pick Propeller Platform if…
It suits aggregates, waste-management, mining, and civil-construction teams, including project managers, surveyors, operators, engineers, estimators, and GIS staff. Companies needing mapped survey data, progress tracking, and collaboration are the intended users.